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The Wild Uganda Blog:

Wild Thoughts from Uganda, the Land Gifted by Nature

Wild Uganda Blog highlights Uganda’s stunning wildlife, landscapes, and cultural diversity. The Wild Uganda Blog brings you all the information you need to know about Uganda’s wildlife, places where to see the incredible flora and fauna including national parks, game reserves, forest reserves, etc.

This updated blog takes you on a virtual excursion through Uganda’s unique and exciting fauna including the rare mountain gorillas in Bwindi and Mgahinga National Park, with stories and articles from around the country and fantastic full-colour photographs of our truly magnificent wildlife.

Are you passionate about Ugandan wildlife? Do you get a thrill when you catch a glimpse of a native animal while out and about in our beautiful country? Lets take you an incredible safari in Uganda and get to see its wildlife secrets! Do you love to photograph wildlife in their surrounds and share your experiences with your friends? If so, then the Wild Uganda Blog is just what you need!

Where to See Uganda Wildlife

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The Uganda Wildlife Guide

On Wild Uganda Blog you’ll find Uganda’s animals list that includes not only the country’s most famous animals, but also many of its lesser-known species. This is the ultimate guide to the animal kingdom of Uganda. Here you’ll discover many different types of animal and how they’re classified – with awesome pictures and links to further information. From the smallest insects to the largest apes – the mountain gorillas; Uganda’s animals come in many different shapes and sizes and are found in different habitats and ecosystems. Learn about Uganda’s Animals: The Ultimate Guide Invertebrates: Insects Vertebrates: Fish, Mammals, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds

Quick Guides

– Rain Forest Animals in Uganda – Endangered Animals in Uganda – Mammals – The Ultimate Guide

Places Where to See Uganda Wildlife

  • National Parks
  • Game Reserves
  • Forest Reserves
  • Sanctuaries
  • Ecotourism Sites
  • Wildlife Education Centers
  • Important Bird Areas

Guides to Meeting Uganda Animals

Uganda is home to many of the world’s most famous animals. Lions, zebras, giraffes, mountain gorillas, hippos, crocodiles and rhinos are all found in Uganda’s national parks, game reserves and forest reserves.  Discover more about how you can meet Uganda’s amazing wildlife: see our guides to the best places where you can see each wildlife specie while on a safari in Uganda.

Wildlife Safari Planning

Uganda is a big safari country. With both savanna wildlife and forest animals, Uganda is one of the best safari destinations in Eastern Africa. You can enjoy different wildlife experiences while in this country including gorilla safaris in Bwindi and Mgahinga, chimpanzee tracking safaris as well as traditional African safaris in savanna national parks.

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